Accident

HIGHLAND PARK — An SUV knocked over a traffic signal and sheared off a fire hydrant at the corner of Figueroa Street and York Boulevard this morning, sending a gusher of water into the air and littering the intersection with debris. The one-vehicle accident took place ... Read More »

LOS FELIZ — Two young children were left in critical condition tonight after two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision on Los Feliz Boulevard, according to preliminary information from the L.A. Fire Department. The crash, which was reported at about 9:30 p.m. in the 4700 block ... Read More »

HIGHLAND PARK - The LAPD is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. today to discuss the arrest of the driver suspected of fatally striking a cyclist early this morning, said Ann E. Young, Commanding Officer of the LAPD Central Traffic Division, in a posting on Twitter.

ECHO PARK — Christian Donis, the 15-year-old skateboarder who was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Friday night, has been declared brain dead, hospital officials said today, according to KTLA and other news sites.

ECHO PARK — Police have arrested a driver suspected of hitting a pair of teen skateboarders on Friday night, leaving one of the victims in critical condition. NBC LA said the suspect was a 28-year-old man from the San Fernando Valley. The male victims, who are cousins ages ... Read More »

ECHO PARK - Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who struck two teen skateboarders Friday night as they crossed Alvarado Street, leaving one of the victims in extremely critical condition after being thrown or dragged 75 feet after the collision.

ECHO PARK -- A pair of 15-year-old skateboarders were struck by a hit-and-run driver Friday night, with one of the victims left in extremely critical condition after being thrown or dragged about 75 feet up Alvarado Street, according to police. The other teen suffered only minor injuries.

ELYSIAN VALLEY — A car and a pickup truck collided this morning near Dorris Place Elementary as students were arriving on campus. Parent Jennifer Deines took photos of the collision on Riverside Drive near Altman Street that took place at about 8 a.m. It did not ... Read More »

ELYSIAN VALLEY — At least two vehicles collided this morning near Riverside Drive near Stadium Way. Jennifer Deines snapped photo the scene after 8 a.m. after LAFD had arrived on the scene. No word on injuries but Deines said they appeared to be minor. Read More »